You can now nab yourself two vintage bits of Crimso history via DGMLive. First up is the historic Hyde Park gig which helped bring the band to much wider world, and their next-day gig at the Marquee from their legendary run at the London club. Please note both of these gigs (with bonus tracks) are available as part of the King Crimson Collectors' Club series via the mail order shop.

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Robert Fripp Speaking At Lady & The Champs 15:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sun., Jan 18, 2015
Patricia Fripp answers the question "why is Robert Fripp speaking at Lady And The Champs Speakers Conference" in this video. You can find out more about the event and how to stream Robert and Patricia's contributions direct to your PC here.

Here Comes The Gunn:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sun., Jan 18, 2015
Trey Gunn is a busy, busy man. This week in Seattle he takes part in what's described an electro-acoustic semi-improvised opera entitled The Ballad of Ishtar (more details about the cast here).

Trey is also releasing a new album. Entitled The Waters, They Are Rising it includes a series of improvisations based around Peter Gabriel's Here Comes The Flood.

You can listen to one of the improvs and a haunting version of Bob Dylan's Not Yet Darkhere.

Live At The Orpheum At Home 2:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., Jan 17, 2015
As Live At The Orpheum begins to arrive in people's houses, so too do the photos. First up today, looking decidedly cheery with his purchase, is Theo Horneman from Friesland, in the Netherlands.

Also spotted via Twitter comes this picture from the artist Martin Hoogeboom, spookily also from the Netherlands! Martin writes "Man in painting turns around saying 'I hate King Crimson!'. Me? On the contrary..."

Grooning? :: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., Jan 17, 2015
My thanks to Eric for this intriguing item. "I regularly follow a satirical webzine called Des Mean in Iowa, where I live. Today the following post appeared in their Twitter feed . . . Get to Know an Iowan #1: Konrad Yüngermann

I followed it to an interview with their curator, who is apparently from a Swedish town called Gröön . . . among other details of a Crimson hue. Hmmmm . . . . "

KC: Transmitting From The Future...:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Jan 16, 2015
Live At The Opheum receives a thumbs-up from the pages of online journal, The Quietus.

"...On the evidence of Live At The Orpheum, KC still sound like they're transmitting from a future we haven't reached yet..." Read the full review here.

Robert Fripp: Up Close & Personal :: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., Jan 14, 2015
Robert and his sister will be appearing at the Las Vegas Public Speaking Conference. If you're unable to attend but would like to hear what the duo have to say you're able to stream the video into the comfort of your own home. Find out how by clicking here!

On This Date 46 Years Ago:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Jan 13, 2015
This date in 1969 marks the official beginning of King Crimson with the start of rehearsals in the cramped basement of the Fulham Palace Cafe. Situated at 193 Fulham Palace Road, W6, the cafe was owned by George and Peter Calatychos who let out their basement as a rehearsal space. It had been found by Peter Sinfield, then the band's roadie and lighting person.

According to Ian McDonald's diary at around 7.30pm, Dik, Pete, Bob and
Greg called round to his flat to come and shift the 'tron to the new
rehearsal rooms on the Fulham Palace Road. Once they'd set everything
up, McDonald's diary also reveals the band had a blow until just after
10.00 p.m.

It would be King Crimson's base of operations for the next two and a half years.

It's astonishing to think that a four piece band and all their gear used to fit into such a confined space. The same space was used by bands after King Crimson vacated the cafe in 1972 for several years.

Live At The Orpheum At Home:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Jan 13, 2015
Here's a picture of composer Andrew Keeling at home with his copy of Live At The Orpheum taken from Andrew's Facebook page.

If you've got a snap of the album at home and you'd like to share with everyone, send it to us via competitions@dgmlive.com marked Orpheum.

Mister Stormy's Monday Selection :: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Jan 12, 2015
Mister Stormy has blown the dust off Robert Fripp's appearance on the Mark Radcliffe Show on Radio 1 back in July 1995 There's nearly 25 minutes worth of witty banter and three soundscapes (including the legendary No Pottyflushing) to tickle your earbuds. Tune in to the fun right here.